MANILA, Philippines - Isis King, known as the first transgender contestant on "America's Next Top Model," is in Manila to shoot a film.

"Hello Forever" tells the story of a mother who is trying to find her missing child with the help of her three friends.

Here, King will play the role of Romy, a transvestite who longs to find true love.

King, who became one of the finalists of Cycle 11 of "America's Next Top Model," said the movie is a dream come true.

Aside from King, the film also stars Rebecca Khoo, Sam Booc and half-Filipino Jennifer Bianco.